How Many Syllables In Memory?
3syllables
Memory has 3 syllables, mem-o-ry. It is a trisyllabic word.
memory
/ˈmem.ə.ri/ UK /ˈmem.ɚ.i/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mem.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/mem.ə.ri/
Division By Letters
mem-o-ry
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Memory
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | m | e | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | r | i | – | CV | open |
Why Memory Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in memory?
Memory has 3 syllables, mem-o-ry. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmem.ə.ri/.
Which syllable is stressed in memory?
The first syllable, mem, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of memory?
Memory has the structure CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide memory into syllables?
By sound, mem.ə.ri. By letters, as a spelling guide, mem-o-ry.